2012 NBA Summer League - Schedule

[ChumpDumper]

Yeah, Dentmon's twitter says he's playing for Dallas.

[wildbill2u]

JaMychal Green is clearly the most attractive name among players not in Spurs pipeline. If he plays well, he could get a training camp invite with a true chance to stick given how Spurs roster is build.

This summer league will be crucial for Joseph and Denmon. Spurs could end up with 8 "good" guards on their roster for the start of the training camp (Parker, Ginobili, Green, Neal, Mills, De Colo, Joseph and Denmon). They are in tough spot and will need to show something in this summer league.

I'm surprised that James Anderson is on the roster. His agent wanted a trade sooner this year and his wish hasn't been granted. It seems that there isn't some kind of bad blood after that event. On the other hand, JA has had a great at ude last year despite being in the doghouse. Maybe this SL is a reward with Spurs guarantying him a lot of playing time to showcase him for other teams. Or maybe JA is still in Spurs plan.

As of last week, Houston had traded Lowry and Dragic left in FA, so they didn't really have a starting PG, much less a backup. On the other hand they have a lot of PFs of varying quality and experience.

The Spurs are in the opposite corner with lots of guards, maybe not a starting guard in the bunch, but some trade bait?

[Bruno]

As of last week, Houston had traded Lowry and Dragic left in FA, so they didn't really have a starting PG, much less a backup. On the other hand they have a lot of PFs of varying quality and experience.

The Spurs are in the opposite corner with lots of guards, maybe not a starting guard in the bunch, but some trade bait?

Well if you do the breakdown of Spurs guards trade wise:
Players that won't be traded: Parker and Ginobili.
Players that can't be traded because they are signing a contract tomorrow: Green, Mills and De Colo.
Players with no trade value: Joseph and rights to Denmon.
Players with a trade value: Neal.

The only guard available is Neal and Rockets are fine at SG. Teams like Sixers or Grizzlies could be interested in a player like Neal: they aren't rebuilding and really needs some shooting.

[Vic Petro]

Well if you do the breakdown of Spurs guards trade wise:
Players that won't be traded: Parker and Ginobili.
Players that can't be traded because they are signing a contract tomorrow: Green, Mills and De Colo.
Players with no trade value: Joseph and rights to Denmon.
Players with a trade value: Neal.

The only guard available is Neal and Rockets are fine at SG. Teams like Sixers or Grizzlies could be interested in a player like Neal: they aren't rebuilding and really needs some shooting.

I thought the Sixers could actually use both Blair and Neal, but Vucevic is the only contract I see that matches up.

[ace3g]

Darko Rajakovic ‏@darkorajakovic

At Barajas Airport waiting for flight to Charlotte then to SA. Great opportunity to be part of Spurs coaching staff for the summer league

--

He was an assistant on the 2010 Summer League roster

[naico]

Does anyone know anything about Salah Mejri from Tunisia? He's looked pretty active off the bench on Utah's SL team.

Personally seen him play a couple of times here in Belgium. High energy player, athletic, long arms, can become a very good shot blocker. Still raw though but very teachable.

[Dingle Barry]

Alexis Wangmene is truly hilarious if true. CoJo and Lexi... facepalm city. No love for Clint Chapman?

[Bruno]

https://twitter.com/CedJackson9/stat...22130944299008

Cedric Jackson ‏@CedJackson9

Headed to San Antonio..! ‪#VegasSL

[bklynspursfan]

Via twitter:

@drew_48moh

Ryan Richards will be on the #Spurs Summer League roster in Las Vegas. (!) #GoSpursGo

[ace3g]

http://www.poundingtherock.com/2012/...-league-roster

full roster

[Vic Petro]

Lucas and Ajinca...interesting.

EDIT: http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/120711_summer_roster

[nickdaquick]

Via twitter:

@drew_48moh

Nice. We finally get to see Richards face some formidable talent.

[Vic Petro]

@JMcDonald_SAEN
Jacque Vaughn will coach the Spurs' summer leaguers.

[jiggy_55]

Surprised Leonard is on the team! Nice to see Anderson and Ajinca on the team too.

[bklynspursfan]

Nice. We finally get to see Richards face some formidable talent.

Exactly

[DPG21920]

Nice to see Ajinca on there - Ryan too.

[Bruno]

Nice roster.

Some thoughts:
- With Joseph, Cedric Jackson and Kalin Lucas on the roster, I doubt Denmon will be tried at the PG position in SL which is a good thing.
- I'm waiting for a disaster with Ryan Richards but it's at least good to know he has still some links with Spurs.
- Tyler Wilkerson did well with Spurs SL team 2 years ago. How much has he improved after 2 years overseas?
- Eric Dawson fidelity with Spurs organization is remarkable. It really sucked for him that he got injured at the end of last season and Spurs had to sign Byars instead of him.
- It will be interesting to see what Kawhi will do at the first offensive option.
- Ajinça could be the pleasant surprise of this SL team. He has had a very strong end of the season in France and has still a crazy upside. Spurs really lake that kind of player, so a 4th French player with Spurs...

[RodNIc91]

Nice bruno! Plus, we'll be able to see how good a coach Vaughn can be

[angelbelow]

I remember watching Tyler Wilkerson from 2010. Freak athlete back then but was very raw both offensively and defensively. He's the type of player who would greatly benefit if he had Leonard's or Faried's motor.

For me, the hype on Richards is at an all time low. We'll see how he does but expectations are low.

Ecstatic to see Kawhi there. I thought he absolutely should be at the summer league. He doesn't necessary have to play big minutes but I want to see him vocal and leading. If he does end up playing big minutes, that's great too.

[yavozerb]

How many roster spots are still up for grabs? At least Richards and Ajinca make summer league a little more interesting...

[Bruno]

Nice bruno! Plus, we'll be able to see how good a coach Vaughn can be

Yep, with Don Newman leaving, Vaughn should be a way bigger part of Spurs coaching staff.

[bklynspursfan]

Nice to see Ajinca on there - Ryan too.

Yea I'm really looking forward to watching him. Both of them but Ajinca more so

[ace3g]

[loveforthegame]

Surprised Leonard is on the team. Good though.

I'm looking forward to Ajinca, Green, and Denmon.

[yavozerb]

Is Ajinca still throwing up 3's and not going inside any? Guy has a 7'8 wingspan and still wants to play outside...Anybody seen him play in france recently?